Replaced the old Boxster with a Boxster S

[Lordblood]

After a month of touring the southwest (probably drove 1500-2000 miles in search of it), I finally found a Boxster I am happy with. It's a 2001 Boxster S that was in Tempe Arizona, 48k miles and overall in good condition. It just needed new CV boots and wheel bearings (something I hear is common with 6 speed Boxsters anyway). I was happy to find that the car has a good amount of options since my last Boxster was completely stock, this one has memory and heated seats, a 6 speed CD changer with DSP (someone have an online manual for this?), chrome wheels and litronics.

I got quoted 800 dollars to change the wheel bearings from a local indy shop, is this an easy job and if so, how much are parts?

[Pinarelloman]

Congratulations on the new purchase. Do you find the S has much more power than the standard?
Here is a link to Rear wheel bearing repair.
http://boxcar-racing.com/forum/index.php?topic=562.0

CV boots are easy to do. Do a search on here, there are quite afew threads detailing the procedure.

[JTP]

Very nice car. That looks my car's twin. Is it lapis blue or ocean metallic blue? I also have DSP along with the manual. If you need to reference it or I can scan it for you if you can't find it online.

[clickman]

Time to update the pic in the signature!

[ekam]

Good call. Once you have litronics you won't know how you could live without them.

[Lordblood]

Originally Posted by JTP

Very nice car. That looks my car's twin. Is it lapis blue or ocean metallic blue? I also have DSP along with the manual. If you need to reference it or I can scan it for you if you can't find it online.

My old Boxster I believe was Lapis Blue, turned purple under the sun. This one is Ocean Metallic blue I'm guessing since it stays dark blue all the time. Honestly I prefer this true navy blue to the lapis blue.

The old Box was already down on power due to engine coil and air/fuel mixture issues. That being said, the S feels properly quick now, I never find myself wanting power, which used to be an issue in the old Boxster especially when overtaking.

[jcb986]

Welcome to the S family.

[JTP]

Originally Posted by Lordblood

My old Boxster I believe was Lapis Blue, turned purple under the sun. This one is Ocean Metallic blue I'm guessing since it stays dark blue all the time. Honestly I prefer this true navy blue to the lapis blue.

The old Box was already down on power due to engine coil and air/fuel mixture issues. That being said, the S feels properly quick now, I never find myself wanting power, which used to be an issue in the old Boxster especially when overtaking.

Mine is Metallic Ocean Blue also, paint code E1 and love it. The blue/tan combo is one of the best in my opinion.
The S is more than quick enough to get me into trouble and drive it every chance I get. Congrats on your new ride!

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

That looks like the car Nick in Tempe had for sale. My wife and I took it out for an extensive test drive in December 31st. We loved the car, but that unusual rour it has in the back end scared us off. We bought another S that day in Scottsdale.

What did you ultimately pay for the car ?